Property description

A substantial four bedroomed detached residence, which stands in an enviable position within approximately 0.67 of an acre. This magnificent property is built on a grand scale of elegance and benefits from extensive south-facing gardens, which provide a wonderful outlook from the house.

Knotsbury House has been crafted with quality being the highest of priorities to offer an outstanding family home, which is set in a versatile layout over four floors. The entrance to the home sets the precedent for the rest of the accommodation with an impressive reception hall that has an ornate marble fireplace. There are five reception rooms on the ground floor, including a grand formal dining room and a light and spacious lounge. Over the first and second floors, there are four double bedrooms with en-suites and on the lower ground floor is a large leisure suite.

The exterior of the home provides an in-and-out driveway with a garage and beautiful grounds to the rear. Another advantage of the property is the one bedroomed self-contained annexe, which would be ideal for a dependant relative or teenager.

The property has good access to the local amenities of Ecclesall, including shops, supermarkets, restaurants, cafes, public houses and schools. There is regular public transport within a short walking distance and a short drive takes you to Sheffield’s city centre and the Peak District National Park. The area also benefits from great outdoor spaces such as Ecclesall Woods and Millhouses Park.

The property briefly comprises on the ground floor: Entrance vestibule, reception hall, formal dining room, snug, WC, storage cupboard, breakfast kitchen, utility room, orangery, lounge and study.

On the first floor: Landing, master bedroom, master dressing room, master en-suite, bedroom 2 and bedroom 2 en-suite.

On the second floor: Landing, bedroom 3, bedroom 3 en-suite, bedroom 4, bedroom 4 en-suite and storage room.

On the lower ground floor: Hall, pantry, WC, hallway, shower room, plant room, seating area, sauna, storage cupboard, leisure room and rear vestibule.

Annexe ground floor: Entrance hallway and storage cupboard.

Annexe first floor: Living room, inner hallway, kitchen, bedroom and shower room.

Tenure

Freehold

Council Tax Band

G

Ground Floor

Double heavy timber doors with a decorative glazed panel above open to the:

Entrance Vestibule

Having side facing timber double glazed panels, pendant light point and tiled flooring. A timber door with glazed panels opens to the reception hall.

Reception Hall

Providing an impressive welcome with a front facing timber double glazed sash window, coved ceiling, pendant light points with decorative ceiling roses and recessed lighting. Also having a wall mounted light point, central heating radiators with decorative covers, telephone point and deep skirtings. The focal point of the room is the coal fireplace with an ornate marble mantel and hearth and a cast iron surround. Timber doors open to the formal dining room and lounge. An opening gives access to the snug.

Formal Dining Room (6.20m x 3.60m (20'4" x 11'9"))

A grand formal dining room with front facing timber double glazed sash windows, coved ceiling with decorative mouldings, pendant light point with a decorative ceiling rose and recessed lighting. Also having wall mounted light points, central heating radiators with decorative covers, deep skirtings and oak flooring. The focal point of the room is the coal fireplace with an ornate marble mantel, surround and hearth. A timber door opens to the lounge.

Snug (3.00m x 3.00m (9'10" x 9'10"))

A superb additional reception room with a front facing timber double glazed sash window, coved ceiling, pendant light point with a decorative ceiling rose, recessed lighting, central heating radiator with a decorative cover and deep skirtings. Timber doors open to the WC, storage cupboard and breakfast kitchen.

Wc

Having a side facing timber double glazed obscured sash window, coved ceiling, pendant light point with a decorative ceiling rose, wall mounted light point, wainscot panelling, central heating radiator with a decorative cover and tiled flooring. There’s a suite in white, which comprises of a low-level WC and a pedestal wash hand basin with traditional taps.

Storage Cupboard

Having a recessed light point, long hanging with a shelf above and a central heating radiator.

Breakfast Kitchen (7.00m x 4.00m (22'11" x 13'1"))

Breakfast Area

A good-sized dining area with a rear facing UPVC double glazed window, coved ceiling, recessed lighting, pendant light point and a central heating radiator with a decorative cover. Also having a fitted unit with glazed display cabinets, cupboards and drawers. Timber doors open to the utility room and lounge. A timber door with glazed panels also opens to the orangery.

Kitchen Area

Having a side facing timber glazed window, coved ceiling, recessed lighting, pendant light point, telephone point and oak flooring. There’s a range of fitted handmade pine base/wall and drawer units, incorporating matching granite work surfaces, splashbacks and two inset 1.0 bowl sinks with chrome mixer taps and one sink with an Insinkerator. Appliances are by Neff and include a four-ring gas hob with an extractor fan over, Slide & Hide combination oven, microwave oven, dishwasher and a full-height fridge with a freezer compartment.

Utility Room (4.90m x 1.50m (16'0" x 4'11"))

Having side facing timber double glazed windows, Velux roof windows, recessed lighting, central heating radiator with a decorative cover and tiled flooring. There’s a comprehensive range of fitted handmade pine base/wall and drawer units with matching granite tiled work surfaces, tiled splashbacks and an inset 2.0 bowl sink with a Franke chrome mixer tap. To one wall, there’s a range of fitted furniture with hanging and shelving. Also having space/provision for an automatic washing machine and tumble dryer. A heavy timber door opens to the side of the property.

Orangery (6.40m x 3.70m (20'11" x 12'1"))

A light and spacious orangery with rear and side facing timber double glazed windows, timber roof lantern with opening windows and a ceiling fan. Also having flush light points, recessed lighting, concealed central heating radiators and tiled flooring. A set of double doors with double glazed panels open to the rear seating terrace. A timber door with double glazed panels also opens to a path at the rear of property.

From the breakfast kitchen, a timber door opens to the:

Lounge (6.80m x 4.40m (22'3" x 14'5"))

A fabulous reception room with views of the gardens and beyond. Having rear facing UPVC double glazed windows, coved ceiling with decorative mouldings, pendant light point with a decorative ceiling rose and recessed lighting. Also having central heating radiators with decorative covers, a TV/aerial point and deep skirtings. The focal point of the room is the open fireplace with an ornate mantel and a brick surround/hearth. A timber door opens to the study.

Study (3.50m x 3.40m (11'5" x 11'1"))

Having rear facing UPVC double glazed windows, recessed lighting, pendant light point with a decorative ceiling rose, wainscot panelled walls, concealed central heating radiators and telephone points. There’s a comprehensive range of oak fitted furniture, incorporating shelving and cupboards. The focal point of the room is the open fireplace with an ornate oak mantel and a green marble surround/hearth.

From the reception hall, a staircase with a walnut hand rail, timber balustrading and carpet stair rods leads down to the:

Lower Ground Floor

Hall

Having recessed lighting, a central heating radiator with decorative cover, deep skirtings and tiled flooring. Timber doors open to the pantry, WC and leisure suite.

Pantry

Having flush light points, strip lighting, extractor fan, central heating radiator, deep skirtings and tiled flooring. There are fitted base units with an inset 2.0 bowl stainless steel sink with a chrome mixer tap and an additional fitted work surface. There is ample storage incorporating cupboards with shelving and open shelving.

Wc

Having a flush light point, extractor fan, deep skirtings and tiled flooring. There’s a suite in white, which comprises of a Trent low-level WC and a pedestal wash hand basin with traditional chrome taps and tiled splashbacks.

Leisure Suite

An extensive leisure suite with various facilities and offering versatility in use.

Hallway

Having recessed lighting, telephone point and tiled flooring. Timber doors open to the shower room and plant room.

Shower Room

Having flush light points, extractor fan, a fitted bench and tiled flooring. To one corner, there’s a shower enclosure with a fitted Aqualisa shower and a glazed screen/door.

Plant Room (3.27m x 3.00m (10'8" x 9'10"))

Having strip lighting, extractor fan and housing the pool equipment and two Ideal boilers serving the house and pool.

From the hallway, a tiled staircase with substantial marble hand rails and balustrading leads down to the:

Seating Area (9.60m x 3.80m (31'5" x 12'5"))

A versatile space with a coved ceiling, wall mounted light points and tiled flooring. There is also a covered over Jacuzzi to one corner, which could be reinstated if required. A timber door opens to a storage cupboard and access can be gained to the sauna.

Storage Cupboard

Having shelving and tiled flooring.

Sauna

Having a glazed door and seating.

Three wide openings give access to the leisure room.

Leisure Room (15.00m x 6.90m (49'2" x 22'7"))

A large room with rear facing UPVC double glazed windows, coved ceiling, wall mounted light points, covered central heating radiators and tiled flooring. The swimming pool is currently covered over with timber effect flooring, but could be reinstated if required. Double timber doors with double glazed panels and matching side panels open to a rear vestibule.

Rear Vestibule

Having rear and side facing timber double glazed windows, a ceiling fan and tiled flooring. Double timber doors with double glazed panels open to the rear gardens.

Ground Floor Continued

From the reception hall, the staircase with walnut hand rails, timber balustrading and carpet stair rods rises to the:

First Floor

Landing

Having front facing timber double glazed sash windows, coved ceiling, recessed lighting and a pendant light point with a decorative ceiling rose. Also having central heating radiators with decorative covers and deep skirtings. Timber doors open to the master bedroom suite and bedroom 2.

Master Bedroom Suite

An extensive master bedroom suite, comprising of a very generous bedroom, comprehensive dressing room and a master en-suite bathroom.

Master Dressing Room (5.61m x 3.00m (18'4" x 9'10"))

Having a coved ceiling, pendant light points with decorative ceiling roses and deep skirtings. There’s a comprehensive range of fitted furniture, incorporating short/long hanging, shelving and drawers. A cupboard within the fitted furniture houses the hot water cylinder. A timber door opens to the master en-suite and two wide openings give access to the master bedroom.

Master En-Suite

Having front facing timber double glazed sash windows, coved ceiling, pendant light point with a decorative ceiling rose, recessed lighting and an extractor fan. The walls are partially panelled and there are also concealed central heating radiators, a heated towel rail, shaver point and square parquet flooring. There’s a suite in white, which comprises of a low-level WC, a bidet with a mixer tap and two pedestal wash hand basins with traditional taps. Also having a panelled bath with a mixer tap and a hand shower facility. To one corner, there’s a separate shower enclosure with a fitted shower and a glazed screen/door.

Master Bedroom (6.80m x 3.60m (22'3" x 11'9"))

A sumptuous master bedroom with views of the gardens and beyond. Having rear facing UPVC double glazed windows, coved ceiling and a pendant light point with a decorative ceiling rose. Also having central heating radiators with decorative covers, telephone point and deep skirtings. The focal point of the room is the cast iron coal fireplace with an ornate mantel, marble surround and a granite hearth with a brass fender.

Bedroom 2 (6.60m x 3.70m (21'7" x 12'1"))

A light and airy bedroom suite overlooking the gardens. Having rear facing UPVC double glazed windows, a side facing timber double glazed sash window and a coved ceiling. Also having pendant light points with decorative ceiling roses, central heating radiators with decorative covers, a TV/aerial point and deep skirtings. A timber door opens to the bedroom 2 en-suite.

Bedroom 2 En-Suite

Having a front facing timber double glazed sash window, coved ceiling, pendant light point with decorative ceiling rose and recessed lighting. Also having an extractor fan, concealed central heating radiator, heated towel rail, shaver point and oak parquet flooring. There’s a suite in white, which comprises of a low-level WC, a bidet with a mixer tap and a pedestal wash hand basin with a mixer tap and splashback. Additionally, there is a panelled bath with a mixer tap. To one corner, there’s a separate shower enclosure with a fitted shower and a glazed screen/door.

From the first floor landing, the staircase continues to the:

Second Floor

Landing

Having a front facing timber double glazed window, recessed lighting, central heating radiator with a decorative cover, storage to the eaves and a telephone point. Timber doors open to bedroom 3, bedroom 4 and a storage room.

Bedroom 3 (7.00m x 4.50m (22'11" x 14'9"))

Another generous double bedroom with a rear facing UPVC double glazed picture window, pendant light point, recessed lighting, central heating radiators with decorative covers and a TV/aerial point. There’s a comprehensive range of fitted furniture, incorporating long hanging, shelving, vanity table with drawers and a headboard with bedside tables to each side. A timber door opens to the bedroom 3 en-suite. Access can be gained to a loft space.

Bedroom 3 En-Suite

Having rear and side facing UPVC double glazed windows, recessed lighting, extractor fan, central heating radiator with a decorative cover, eaves storage, a heated towel rail and a shaver point. There’s a suite in white, which comprises of a low-level WC, a bidet with a mixer tap and a pedestal wash hand basin with traditional taps and a splashback. Also having a panelled bath with traditional chrome taps. To one corner, there’s a separate shower enclosure with a fitted shower and a glazed screen/door.

Bedroom 4 (5.30m x 5.10m (17'4" x 16'8"))

Having rear and side facing UPVC double glazed windows, pendant light points, central heating radiators with decorative covers, eaves storage and a TV/aerial point. A timber door opens to the bedroom 4 en-suite.

Bedroom 4 En-Suite

Having a front facing timber double glazed window, recessed lighting, extractor fan, central heating radiator with a decorative cover, a heated towel rail, shaver point and tiled flooring. There’s a suite in white, which comprises of a low-level WC, a bidet with a mixer tap and a pine vanity unit, incorporating an inset wash hand basin with traditional taps, tiled splash back and storage beneath. To one corner, there’s a panelled bath with a mixer tap, a hand shower facility and a glazed screen.

Storage Room

Having a pendant light point, long hanging and shelving.

Exterior And Gardens

Knotsbury House is set well back from Knowle Lane and is accessed by two sets of electric wrought iron gates, which open to the block paved in-and-out driveway, providing ample parking for several vehicles. The driveway has exterior lighting, mature trees and shrubs. Access can be gained to the main entrance door and garage.

Garage (6.20m x 5.20m (20'4" x 17'0"))

Having an up-and-over door, light, power and tiled flooring. Access can be gained to a loft space.

From the driveway, a wrought iron full-height pedestrian gate also opens to the side of the property. There is a covered block paved path with Velux roof windows, pendant light points and a water tap. The path is enclosed by brick walling with wrought iron railings and leads to the rear of the property. Access can be gained to the utility room and gardeners WC.

Gardeners Wc

Having a side facing timber double glazed obscured window, pendant light point, partially tiled walls, central heating radiator and tiled flooring. There’s a suite, which comprises of a low-level WC, a wash hand basin with traditional chrome taps and a separate Mira fitted shower.

To the rear of the property, a step rises to a block paved path that is enclosed by stone balustrading and has a water tap. The path leads around the perimeter of the garden room to the elevated seating terrace.

Elevated Seating Terrace

This large seating terrace is the ideal place to rest and relax, with views over the gardens. Having exterior lighting, external power points and being enclosed by stone balustrading. Access can be gained to the garden room and a self-contained annexe.

Self-Contained Annexe

A superb space with separate access, which would be ideal for a dependant relative or teenager.

Entrance Hallway

Having a coved ceiling, pendant light point, central heating radiator and a timber door opening to a storage cupboard.

Storage Cupboard

Having a pendant light point, shelving and cloaks hanging.

From the entrance hallway, a staircase with a timber hand rail and balustrading rises to the:

First Floor

Living Area (5.40m x 5.00m (17'8" x 16'4"))

Having rear facing UPVC double glazed windows, coved ceiling, pendant light points with decorative ceiling roses, wall mounted light point, concealed central heating radiators and TV/aerial points. Also having a fitted unit with glazed cabinets and space for an electric fire. An opening gives access to an inner hallway.

Inner Hallway

Having a coved ceiling, pendant light point and a central heating radiator. An opening gives access to a kitchen and timber doors open to the bedroom and shower room.

Kitchen (2.20m x 2.20m (7'2" x 7'2"))

Having a side facing timber double glazed sash window, recessed lighting and a range of fitted base/wall and drawer units with matching work surfaces, tiled splashbacks, under-counter lighting and an inset 1.5 bowl sink with a chrome mixer tap. There is space/provision for a freestanding cooker with an extractor fan above. Also housing the Worcester boiler, which serves the annexe.

Bedroom (4.80m x 2.70m (15'8" x 8'10"))

Having front facing timber double glazed sash windows, coved ceiling, pendant light point with a decorative ceiling rose, recessed lighting and concealed central heating radiators. Also having a range of fitted furniture, incorporating long hanging and shelving.

Shower Room

Having recessed lighting, extractor fan, partially tiled walls and a central heating radiator. There’s a suite, which comprises of a low-level WC and a vanity unit, incorporating an inset wash hand basin with traditional chrome taps and storage beneath. To one corner, there’s a separate shower enclosure with a fitted Mira shower and a glazed screen/door.

Exterior And Gardens Continued

To either side of the elevated seating terrace, steps lead down to a courtyard garden.

Courtyard Garden

Having a wide variety of mature shrubs and trees, raised brick planters, exterior lighting and a circular stone planting bed. Access can be gained to the rear vestibule on the lower ground floor.

A step up provides access to a ‘crazy’ stone paved path, which meanders through the extensive garden and is surrounded by multiple lawned areas with a range of mature trees and shrubs. To the bottom right hand corner of the garden, there’s a stone flagged area with space for a greenhouse. Towards the bottom of the garden, there is a seating terrace with ‘crazy’ stone paving and a wooden pergola with a path beneath, which leads to a further path at the boundary with mature trees and provision for a garden store. The garden is fully enclosed by hedging and brick walling.

Viewing's

Strictly by appointment with one of our sales consultants.

Note

Whilst we aim to make these particulars as accurate as possible, please be aware that they have been composed for guidance purposes only. Therefore, the details within should not be relied on as being factually accurate and do not form part of an offer or contract. All measurements are approximate. None of the services, fittings or appliances (if any), heating installations, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested and therefore no warranty can be given as to their working ability. All photography is for illustration purposes only.
Amenities

A Substantial Four Bedroomed Detached Residence

Situated on a Plot of Approximately 0.67 of an Acre

Impressive Reception Hall

Generously Proportioned Lounge

Handmade Breakfast Kitchen with Neff Appliances

Four Double Bedrooms with En-Suites

One Bedroomed Self-Contained Annexe

Beautiful, Extensive South-Facing Gardens

Large Elevated Seating Terrace

In-and-Out Driveway